Mackenzie Petrie is a multimedia journalist (MMJ) for WALB-TV, based in Valdosta, Georgia. With a focus on local news, Mackenzie covers a wide range of topics including crime, community events, and legislative issues. Her work has also been featured on KCRA 3 and My58 Television.
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Mackenzie Petrie covers a range of local news topics, with an emphasis on crime, community events, and government and politics. Her coverage is skewed towards breaking news, evolving stories, event coverage, and government announcements.
Given her focus on local news in Georgia (United States), including Valdosta specifically, she would likely be interested in pitches related to ongoing or upcoming community events, particularly those involving local authorities or political figures. Additionally, she may respond well to pitches regarding developing crime-related stories or investigative pieces that tie into the themes covered.
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By: Mackenzie Petrie
The funding will be used to aid local families and communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. Those in GVUW's 11-county service area— will receive essential services, supplies, and food.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
Published Oct. 10, 2024 at 6:20 AM GMT+2 | Updated moments ago
Published Oct. 18, 2024 at 6:35 AM CEST | Updated 6 minutes ago
By: Mackenzie Petrie
ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) - Audrianna Cobb-Williams, the former Dougherty County teacher arrested for two counts of sexual assault of a student, has issued a not-guilty plea.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
Each year the city’s fire department and mayor pass out gifts to more than 100 residents, ages 7 to 80, at Pruitt Health’s Parkwood Development Center.
By: Seth Feiner, Quinlan Parker, Mackenzie Petrie
Sentencing was deferred as Bentley has a pending trial in Upson County. His defense attorney told the court on Thursday that they will be prepared for sentencing in the next week or two.
With fewer than 11 days until Election Day, national and local leaders are visiting South Georgia to encourage voters to get out and vote.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
In December of 2023, a superior court judge ordered Councilman Venterra Pollard and Councilman Corey Morgan to be removed from their seats after investigations found that they were not Camilla residents.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
In December of 2023, a superior court judge ordered Councilman Venterra Pollard and Councilman Corey Morgan to be removed from their seats after investigations found that they were not Camilla residents.
By: Mackenzie Petrie
According to the AJC, more than half a million people in Georgia who did not vote in the presidential election four years ago, have already cast a ballot during the early voting period so far.
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